The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
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Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Grovel Alert: 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
Former Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Anne Stodghill have temporarily closeted their cowboy boots and pulled out their stilettos to raise money for the Texas Ballet Theater’s point shoes. The gals, who are co-chairing the TBT’s Tutu Chic Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, December 3, at the Winspear, just sent word that there are just two tables left for the Stanley … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Not only did Ken Burns' landmark, eight-night TV documentary called "Country Music" boost music sales and streaming for the artists featured in the show, it generated rave reviews among an SRO crowd on Thursday, September 19, at Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate in Preston Hollow. While North Texas Giving Day was in its final hours of topping past goals, Pat Green was holding … [Read more...] about Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Announcement Reception
While North Texas Giving Day was on the verge of breaking its own record in an 18-hour fundraiser, another record of sorts was being announced at Anne and Steve Stodghill's Preston Hollow mansion on Thursday, September 19. But this record was of the musical type. It was the announcement that Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum would be bringing its mega-fundraiser … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Announcement Reception
JUST IN: Fundraiser For Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Coming To Dallas For The First Time
Many North Texans have toured the famed Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville over the years. Outside of Tennesseans, after all, Texans comprise the biggest group of visitors to the Museum. To directly support its various educational programs, the Museum has presented a special concert series called All for the Hall every year since 2007. Those concerts, which have … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fundraiser For Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Coming To Dallas For The First Time
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
Piper Moon staked her claim in the corner of Bachendorf's entry on Wednesday, August 28, there among the gift bags for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball Live Auction Preview party. Along the display cases over the gems, Tony Lama boots were lined up and, across the way, Jack Winery bottles were opened for pouring. As a server heard, "A bit more of the pinot," he hustled over to … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
Twin trumpets sounded with a flourish, inviting an estimated 450 guests into lunch at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion in downtown Dallas on Friday, November 16. It was a fitting start to the 30th annual Obelisk Awards, which are presented by the Business Council for the Arts to herald individuals and institutions serving arts and cultural organizations in North Texas. Once … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
Thursday, September 11, was one of those rare North Texas days when it wasn’t too hot, wasn’t too cold, wasn’t too bright and shiny, wasn’t too cloudy and gloomy. It was absolutely perfect and the ladies who lunch fashionably and love opera took full advantage of it at The Dallas Opera’s First Sight at the Winspear Opera House. Before adjourning to the … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon
In the past, the annual Obelisk Awards sculptures have been designed and created by longtime glass artist Jim Bowman. Last year Jim and his wife/artist Mary Lynn Devereux-Bowman announced that they were relocating to North Carolina and the 2017 Obelisk creations would be Jim’s swan song. 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon